Backing Byker

Marilyn Charlton was a long standing worker in Byker until she retired three years ago. She worked closely with the Byker community on manyprojects to try and improve the Estate – Marilyn said ‘During the twenty years I worked in Byker, I never ceased to be amazed by local people's commitment, imagination and enthusiasm for their area. The Trust will enable them to be fully involved in influencing what happens in Byker-I think it is a brilliant idea.’